Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3WI6
- Coordinates
- 42.5908, -88.8746
- Elevation
- 885 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1998/03
- Distance from city
- 2 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:43 AM | 09:43Z |
| Sunrise | 05:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
Plan a flight from 3WI6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
1,500 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 09/27
1,500 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 80 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1,500 ft | |
| 09/27 | 1,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r076° / 10.4 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r258° / 26 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r032° / 26.2 NM |
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r145° / 39.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3WI6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OBSTNS ARE LOWERED/REMOVED OR THLD DSPLCD TO PROVIDE CLEAR 20:1 APCH WITH SUFFICIENT RY LENGTH; AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN & 200 FT OFF ENDS ARE CLEAR OF OBSTNS; AREA 60 FT EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN & 200 FT OFF ENDS ARE CLEAR OF RUTS.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- 05/23 THLDS MKD WITH TIRES.
- 09/27 THLDS MKD WITH TIRES.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 3WI6 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 3WI6
Melin Farms Airport (3WI6) is an airport in Clinton, WI, at 885 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3WI6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3WI6 have a control tower?
No. Melin Farms Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3WI6?
Melin Farms Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3WI6?
Melin Farms Airport is in Clinton, WI, at an elevation of 885 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5908, -88.8746.
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